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Omaha Steve

(99,071 posts)
Thu May 14, 2015, 12:48 PM May 2015

Rare work by prominent railroad artist gets wheels turning for U.P. museum show


Story below.

An uncatalogued Fogg oil painting is huge news. I'll be taking one or both granddaughters to the reception. Read on.

I first became aware of Howard Fogg's work in late 1968 when I wasn't quite yet 12 years old. It was probably Oct. of 68 when I was given a copy of the U.P. Centenial Calendar: http://cprr.org/Museum/Fogg_1969.html

I get angry when I come across cut up copies of the calendar at fleas markets etc. They try to get more for the individual pictures. They have no idea the complete calendar is worth more.

See some of his work here: http://foggprints.com/list_full.html

I have an autographed copy of Howard's book.



Several years ago I met Robert West, one of his students at a train show. I bought several of his prints. He gave one to my granddaughter. I have both Robert and Howard's prints hanging in the house.

Some of Robert's work here: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/robert-west.html

This autographed West print hangs behind my recliner.



On to the story.

OS



COURTESY PHOTO
A watercolor by railroad artist Howard Fogg is one of six by the artist to be featured in the "History Revealed" exhibit at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, May 21 through August 29.

http://www.omaha.com/go/rare-work-by-prominent-railroad-artist-gets-wheels-turning-for/article_7fa2cc1f-ff23-5e72-b68e-96d5d86da0d5.html

POSTED: THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 1:00 AM
By Casey Logan / World-Herald staff writer

A couple years ago, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum took a call from a supporter interested in donating some items to its collection.

It turned out he had something of note: a midcentury oil painting by the esteemed railroad artist Howard Fogg.

Fogg, who started his creative career as a company artist for the American Locomotive Co. (ALCO) and took numerous commissions from Union Pacific over the years, tended to work in watercolor. In fact, every Fogg painting in Union Pacific’s possession had been made that way.

An oil painting stood out, and, once authenticated, became the impetus for an exhibit opening at the museum next week. “History Revealed: Art and Illustration on the Railroad” features various paintings and prints by Fogg. It also includes a railroad painting by Peter Helck, a contemporary of Fogg’s who specialized in automotive illustrations, and classic railroad signage and advertising pieces.

FULL story at link.

ALL ABOARD
What: “History Revealed: Art and Illustration on the Railroad”
When: Opening reception 5 p.m. Thursday; exhibit on display through August 29
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs
Tickets: $10 to $20 for the reception; free admission during regular museum hours
Info: uprrmuseum.org or 712-329-8307


Bonus. The autographed print Robert gave my granddaughter.


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Rare work by prominent railroad artist gets wheels turning for U.P. museum show (Original Post) Omaha Steve May 2015 OP
Kick Omaha Steve May 2015 #1
The Santa Fe /Drive in painting reminds me ThoughtCriminal May 2015 #2
Fogg is my favorite too Omaha Steve May 2015 #3

ThoughtCriminal

(14,011 posts)
2. The Santa Fe /Drive in painting reminds me
Thu May 14, 2015, 10:55 PM
May 2015

of one of OW Link's famous photos:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a1/OW_Link,_Hotshot_Eastbound.jpg


I also collect RR art and have occasionally created a few pieces myself. Fogg is my favorite!

Omaha Steve

(99,071 posts)
3. Fogg is my favorite too
Sat May 16, 2015, 06:31 PM
May 2015

I remember all the trouble he went through to set up that shot. Amazing.

Feel free to reply with a scsan or two of your work if you like.

OS
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